Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dan Swecker
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5414 2003–04 |
Ballot measure fiscal impactThe statement prepared by OFM must include a description of any projected increase or decrease in the sales tax. If the ballot measure proposes to reduce, in any way, revenues for state government or indirectly for local... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5418 2003–04 |
Federal estate taxRevises state law to conform to changes in federal estate tax. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5430 2003–04 |
Driver's license applicationRevises provisions relating to verification that applicants for driver's licenses, permits, and identicards are lawfully within the United States. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5444 2003–04 |
Instant runoff votingDeclares that "instant runoff voting" means a system of voting whereby voters may rank three or more candidates for the same office in order of preference, so that voters may indicate a first choice, a second choice, and so on... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5446 2003–04 |
Household goods carriersFinds that: (1) The business of operating as a household goods carrier for compensation along the highways of this state is declared to be a business affected with the public interest; and (2) The unlawful advertisement, use... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5481 2003–04 |
Agricultural water useThe right to use water for any beneficial use within the general category of an agricultural use includes the right to use the water for any other beneficial use within the general category of an agricultural use. Application... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5482 2003–04 |
Economic development commThe Washington State Economic Development Commission is established to oversee and direct the economic development strategies and policies of the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. The commission... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5487 2003–04 |
Cell phone use while drivingProvides that any person operating a moving motor vehicle while holding a wireless communications device to his or her ear is guilty of a traffic infraction. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5488 2003–04 |
Cell phones/accident reportsProvides that, in the narrative section of the report the reporting officer should indicate whether either driver was using a mobile telephone while operating either vehicle. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5494 2003–04 |
PawnbrokersAuthorizes the chief of police to require pawnbrokers and second-hand dealers to collect a fee, not to exceed ten dollars or the actual per transaction cost, whichever is less, for each transaction for which each pawnbroker or... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5513 2003–04 |
Taxation of taxidermyProvides that the term shall not include the sale of or charge made for labor and services rendered as taxidermy services such as preparation, stuffing, and mounting of skins of dead animals for exhibition in a lifelike state,... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5525 2003–04 |
Retirement plan 2 membersMembers of PERS, TRS, and SERS, plan 2, may elect continued coverage under the state's employee health benefits when they leave service whether or not they retire and begin to collect their pension benefit at that time. In... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5526 2003–04 |
Parks & rec law officersRevises provisions addressing the parks and recreation commission law enforcement officers' membership in the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 2 for periods of future service. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5556 2003–04 |
Instant runoff votingThe instant runoff voting system (IRV) is adopted in Washington for all applicable elections. A first class city may use IRV for its elections if adopted by appropriate action of its governing body. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5558 2003–04 |
School funding alternativesProvides that a school district may take a one-time election requesting the county or counties in which the school district is located to impose an excise tax on the sale of real property in lieu of regulatory impact fees. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5559 2003–04 |
City trans authorityAuthorizes the city transportation authority to be dissolved by a vote of the people residing within the boundaries of the authority if the authority is faced with significant financial problems. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5572 2003–04 |
Driver's education fundingProvides that, at the time of initial vehicle registration or upon periodic replacement of license plates under RCW 46.16.233, the registered owner shall pay and the department shall collect an additional fee of one dollar to... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5573 2003–04 |
Nighttime truck trafficDeclares that no vehicle towing a trailer or no vehicle or combination over ten thousand pounds may be driven in the left-hand lane of a limited access roadway having three or more lanes for traffic moving in one direction... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5605 2003–04 |
HOV lanesThe Department of Licensing is directed to issue an optional identifier that allows vehicle owners to use the HOV lanes. The cost of the identifier is $500 per year and a $5 cost may be collected for issuing the identifier. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5615 2003–04 |
Abortions provided to minorsDeclares that the purpose in enacting this parental notification and consent law is to further the important and compelling state interests of: (1) Protecting the rights of parents to rear children who are members of their... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5620 2003–04 |
Agricultural plantsThe annual assessment for fruit tree planting stocks certification program may be increased in excess of the fiscal growth factor for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5623 2003–04 |
Commercial aviation facilityProvides that, in addition to any other powers, duties, and functions as provided under chapter 47.68 RCW, the aviation division of the department shall plan and site new commercial aviation facilities in Washington state. The... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5638 2003–04 |
Public recordsThe same standard for disclosure of public records applies to each senator and representative as applies to the Secretary of the Senate and the Chief Clerk of the House. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5640 2003–04 |
Tax on agricultural propertyThe legislative authority of a county is authorized to exempt from county property taxes all machinery and equipment owned by a farmer that is personal property used exclusively in farming activities to produce agricultural... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5645 2003–04 |
Storm sewer system permitsA legislative intent section provides direction to the Department of Ecology (DOE) regarding Phase II, establishes a stakeholder draft permit process for western Washington Phase II permit development, and recognizes the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |